MOGADISHU —  The President of Galmudug State of Somalia, H.E. Ahmed Abdi Kariye Qoorqoor, paid an official visit today to the headquarters of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA). He was warmly received by SoDMA Chairman, Mr. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle. President Qoorqoor and his delegation were briefed on the agency’s …

MOGADISHU — The Chairman of the somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mohamud Moallim Abdulle received senior executive directors from SOS Germany and SOS Somalia in his office. Their discussions centered on strengthening collaboration and the current humanitarian situation in the country. The Chairman highlighted the increasing need for support in …

MOGADISHU — The Minister of Interior Federal Affairs and Reconciliation H.E. Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh, chaired a high-level coordination meeting with the leadership of Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), and National Commission for Refugees and IDPs (NCRI). The meeting focused on enhancing collaboration between …

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Mohamed Hassan Bulaale, and Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, chairman of the Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), convened a high-level meeting Wednesday to address relief coordination for areas battered by ongoing conflicts, as the government intensifies efforts to reclaim territory from Al-Shabaab militants. The …

MOGADISHU — The United Nations (UN) on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Somalia in the fight against explosive hazards, aiming for a safe and secure future for all citizens. James Swan, UN secretary-general’s special representative for Somalia, said improvised explosive devices (IEDs) continue to pose a significant threat to …

A recent report by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has revealed that ongoing conflicts in Puntland and the Shabelle regions have displaced over 100,000 people. The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate as clashes persist in various parts of the country. According to the OCHA …

NAIROBI — Several countries in the Horn of Africa are set to experience more-than-usual rainfall in the coming days, potentially leading to flooding, the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a regional bloc, said on Wednesday. ICPAC said in its latest forecast that …

JOWHAR — On Friday, Burundian troops stationed at the Xawaadley Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Middle Shabelle, as part of the African Union Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), delivered essential medical supplies to the Xawaadley Health Centre. This initiative aims to bolster civil-military relations and support local healthcare infrastructure. Captain …

MOGADISHU — Food insecurity is worsening in several regions of Somalia, with 18 areas experiencing an increase in the number of people facing a food crisis, according to a report released on Monday. The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis said that nearly 4.6 million people in Somalia …

DHUSAMAREB — In the heart of Somalia Galmudug region, a critical initiative is bringing hope to vulnerable families facing the daily threat of malnutrition. The Ministry of Health in Galmudug, in partnership with UNICEF and the World Food Programme (WFP), is delivering lifesaving nutrition services through the Joint Resilience Programme …